During that time I have followed local news and been involved in various issues in this district. Among all the City Council candidates for this district, the only name I heard prior to the city election was Gene Masuda. And I have known him throughout the time I’ve lived here – not as a candidate for office, but as a citizen who is genuinely committed to the residents and an advocate and activist for numerous issues affecting their wellbeing.

Gene Masuda woud be a representative “of the people” on City Council, not another insider from the establishment. His long history of community involvement, along with his career in business, provide on-the-ground experience and perspective Pasadena needs to deal effectively with the many challenges it faces.

Gene Terpstra

Pasadena

Alhambra’s consultants

This is in response to the article regarding the city of Alhambra picking up the bill for $100,000 for health care coverage for City Council members.

This money – $100,000 – is chicken feed compared to what the City Council has spent on promoting the SR 710 North project. They paid $928,799 to Leland Dolley between 2006-2011.

They paid $267,984 to Nat Read between 2003-2011.

They paid $290,000 to Capital Strategies, Inc. between 2006-2010.

This information was obtained from a California Public Records Act request from the city clerk of Alhambra in February.